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==The Inch== |
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The Inch Park, near [[Cameron Toll]] shopping centre, is a large sports facility shared with [[Lismore RFC]] and [http://www.edinburghsouthfc.co.uk/ Edinburgh South Football Club]. From 2008, the park has been subject to a major redevelopment, including a large new purpose-built pavilion<ref> |
The Inch Park, near [[Cameron Toll]] shopping centre, is a large sports facility shared with [[Lismore RFC]] and [http://www.edinburghsouthfc.co.uk/ Edinburgh South Football Club]. From 2008, the park has been subject to a major redevelopment, including a large new purpose-built pavilion<ref> '450k award for multi-sport centre at Inch Park', 26 December 2008 [http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/edinburgh/450k-award-for-multisport-centre.4824129.jp Edinburgh Evening News] Retrieved 13/03/1</ref> <ref>Schweitzer-Thompson, Alex 'Cricket, football and rugby will all benefit from major revamp of Inch Park' [http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Cricket-football-and-rugby-will.5988435.jp The Scotsman] Retrieved 13/03/11</ref>. This new venture involves the park being handed over from The City of Edinburgh Council to a new organisation, the Inch Park Community Sports Club, on a long-term lease<ref>'Who Are We?' [http://www.inchpark.org/ Inch Park Community Sports Club]Retrieved 13/03/1</ref>. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:25, 13 March 2011
| Personnel | |
|---|---|
| Captain | Paul Reddish |
| Coach | Jim Brims |
| Team information | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Home ground | The Inch, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Official website | EdinburghSouthCC |
Edinburgh South Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their home ground is Inch Park, near Cameron Toll. The club has three competitive sides, which participate in the East of Scotland Cricket Association leagues. Additionally, there is a social team, called The Mitres, which plays mostly Sunday and midweek Twenty20 fixtures.
History and Teams
Originally known as the Mitre, the club was formed in 1954 as an activity for young members of the Scottish Episcopal Church[1]. In 1975, the club joined the East of Scotland Cricket Association league, and moved to its present home at Inch Park.
Today, Edinburgh South have a 1st and 2nd XI. Both sides were promoted in 2010, into Divisions Three and Six, respectively, of the East of Scotland league. Additionally, a 3rd XI will compete in Division Nine for the first time in 2011.
The Inch
The Inch Park, near Cameron Toll shopping centre, is a large sports facility shared with Lismore RFC and Edinburgh South Football Club. From 2008, the park has been subject to a major redevelopment, including a large new purpose-built pavilion[2] [3]. This new venture involves the park being handed over from The City of Edinburgh Council to a new organisation, the Inch Park Community Sports Club, on a long-term lease[4].
References
- ^ Polson, Bill "The First 25 Years" [1] Retrieved 13/03/2011
- ^ '450k award for multi-sport centre at Inch Park', 26 December 2008 Edinburgh Evening News Retrieved 13/03/1
- ^ Schweitzer-Thompson, Alex 'Cricket, football and rugby will all benefit from major revamp of Inch Park' The Scotsman Retrieved 13/03/11
- ^ 'Who Are We?' Inch Park Community Sports ClubRetrieved 13/03/1
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